Published on Wednesday, 15 September 2021 at 7:12:16 AM
The transformation of Railway Street into a Safe Active Street, the first of its kind in regional WA, is set to begin in early October.
Together, the Department of Transport and the City of Greater Geraldton worked with local residents and schools to develop the design that will transform the 1.4km section of Railway Street from Smith Street to Green Street into a quiet, low traffic, low speed street that is a more welcoming space for people travelling on foot or on bikes.
City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said the project, identified for improved cycling facilities in the Geraldton 2050 Cycling Strategy, is a key component of the City’s cycling network.
“Once completed, the Safe Active Street will directly link into the recently completed 500m shared path located under the trees on the west side of the North West Coastal Highway between Green Street and Spalding Park,” he said.
“This will provide safer access to the mountain bike facilities in Spalding Park and the mountain bike loop trail in the Chapman River Regional Park for people who live south of the river.
“This means people will be able walk, jog, skate, scoot or cycle on shared paths and a safe active street from Corallina Quays on the north side of Sunset Beach right through to the CBD.
“I can’t wait to try it out.”
The safe active street will feature a 30km/hr speed limit for drivers, red cycle lane pavement marked with bicycle symbols and traffic calming infrastructure to allow cars and people on bikes to share the street safely.
The project also includes designated on-street parking, additional tree plantings and landscaping on both sides of the street to make it a more attractive place to walk or ride a bike.
More information on the Railway Street Project here
More information on the Safe Active Streets Program here
Picture Caption: Cross section of a Safe Active Street where motorists, cyclists and pedestrians share a designated 30km/hr zone.
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